Vocab
What adjective is used to describe something that is neither hot nor cold, whether it's describing water temperature or a recommendation?
lukewarm
Come up with a really judgemental question finishing with a question word.
eg. You paid how much?
What does the Aussie 'avanavo' mean in real English?
Have an avocado
One of this week's topics is a compound noun. The first half is related to the body, and the second part is related to the weather.
Brainstorm
What is the only type of food eaten by koalas?
Eucalyptus leaves
What is a portmanteau? (the English definition, not the French one)
A word combining two others, eg. mocktail, hangry, shrinkflation
What's the difference between:
1. Don't we have to vote?
2. We have to vote, don't we?
1. Seeking agreement
2. Seeking clarification
To which part of Australia are 'drop bears' native?
None, they're a mythical creature
The feeling you get when you are overwhelmed by choice
Paralysis
What's the largest land mammal in Australia? Be specific!
The red kangaroo
What expression is used when you finally realise something that was actually quite obvious?
it dawned on me
Using 'in that', come up with a sentence using the following words:
many people / dislike / public transport / often / delays
Many people dislike the public transport here, in that there are often delays.
What do the letters ANZAC stand for?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
What are the two meanings of the adverb 'virtually'?
'Online' and 'almost entirely'
What living thing can be seen from outer space?
The Great Barrier Reef
Which of the following is the odd one out and why?
to deliberate
to mull over
to think
to ponder
To think
What are some common collocating adjectives for the following adverbs:
utterly
bitterly
highly
ridiculously
Examples:
utterly ridiculous
bitterly cold
highly recommended
ridiculously cheap
Which Aussie pop star has been a LGBT+ icon for decades?
What is the difference between to disclose and to expose?
Disclose is more neutral, expose usually refers to a scandal
Which Australian city was almost called Batmania?
Melbourne
Unscramble these letters to find a term related to the media:
a a c c e h t r r a a a i i n n o s s s s t
character assassination
Come up with a very judgemental question using only two words.
You what?
What are the two main political parties in Australia? Which is more conservative? Which one is currently in power?
Labour and Liberal. Liberal is conservative, Labour is in power
Which film is this a short summary of:
Amidst a televised bloodbath of innocent children, a girl deals with a more pressing issue: figuring out which boy she loves more.
The Hunger Games
Which famous Aussie character can be found at the following address - 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney?
Nemo!